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Will depression suppress the hyperactivity in adhd?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have: Fairly severe depression with psychomotor retardation and just slowing in general- it may blunt hyperactivity.

Answered 12/20/2013

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